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Kat The Dog by Jo Allen
An Entertaining Tale Kat The Dog by Jo Allen is an entertaining YA novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. It is the first book in The Seventh Pup series which promises to be fabulous. The story is seen through the eyes of Kat the dog. We hear about her relationship with other dogs and with her […]
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Just Making by Mitali Perkins: A Discussion
Hayley and Betsy discuss Just Making: A Guide for Compassionate Creatives by Mitali Perkins. The post Just Making by Mitali Perkins: A Discussion appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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From CCM Roots to a Supernatural Trilogy
As any good storyteller may tell you, some great stories exist because everything around you is falling apart. For Jason and Rhonda Halbert, the bestselling Goodpasture Chronicles trilogy was never part of the plan. Neither of them set out to become novelists. Jason was already living a career that most musicians would envy, from his early days with DC Talk and Sonicflood to decades as a key creative force behind Kelly Clarkson. Rhonda was building her career behind the scenes in television production and raising her family in Nashville. Books weren’t on the roadmap. Then life happened. A lot of life. When I sat down with the Halberts to discuss ARCHITECT, the…
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Jean Fritz 1776 Roundup (Retro Reads)
When it comes to American history, nobody did it better or livelier than Jean Fritz. The post Jean Fritz 1776 Roundup (Retro Reads) appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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CAIN: Cover Story (June 2026)
The moment they walked in, the room got louder. I say that in a good way. The band CAIN is three siblings from Alabama, and I know that dynamic well as the “Madison” in my own family. The middle child between an older sister and younger brother. Taylor, Madison, and Logan carry a collective energy with them. Children. Family. Representatives. Movement. What could feel chaotic somehow feels warm, direct, and deeply familiar. The CCM Studio, quite literally, vibrates around them. This is CAIN’s first CCM Cover Story. I’ve been a fan since the beginning. My whole family has. We have been singing I’m So Blessed for years, completely unaware that the shiny, happy,…
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You Are Here by David Nicholls
Atmospheric You Are Here by David Nicholls is an entertaining contemporary novel that I read in just two sittings. The novel traces Alfred Wainwright’s coast to coast walk, from Cumbria to the Yorkshire coast. Comprehensive descriptions of the landscape bring the area to life. The English weather, in all its’ glory, is captured too. Two […]
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Meet Me At The Seaside Cottages by Jenny Colgan
Truth & Happiness Meet Me At The Seaside Cottages by Jenny Colgan is a very charming contemporary novel that I adored. It is a novel about parents and daughters; friendships and relationships; and the healing power of puppies! Puppies can make people smile when all around them is crumbling. We meet two daughters who have […]
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Imogen: The Life and Work of Imogen Cunningham by Elizabeth Partridge
Imogen: The Life and Work of Imogen Cunningham is a picture book biography about a woman who was a pioneer in American photography. The post Imogen: The Life and Work of Imogen Cunningham by Elizabeth Partridge appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Christian Music Is Taking Over CMA Fest
For years, Christian music artists have existed on the edges of CMA Fest. They’d pop up at songwriter rounds, make surprise appearances, or be spotted backstage hanging out with country stars. That has changed in recent years and this year it’s growing. If the 2026 CMA Fest schedule is proof of the boom in the ever expanding crossover between Christian and Country music. Leading the charge is Brandon Lake, who is bringing something completely unique to downtown Nashville: a Sunday morning worship gathering called Cowboy Church. Set for Sunday, June 7 at 9:30 a.m. on the Chevy Riverfront Stage, the event is open to the public and promises to be one…
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Benjamin William Hastings and Aodhan King Release Collaborative Album
Award-winning worship leaders and songwriters Benjamin William Hastings and Aodhán King release their special collaborative album, Happy To Be Here, available everywhere today (Anotherland/Capitol CMG). Created during a 10-day studio session, Happy To Be Here captures the honesty, friendship, and faith shared by two longtime collaborators. What began as a simple idea of locking themselves in a studio together with little preparation and complete trust in God quickly became one of the most meaningful projects either artist has created. “This is honestly one of our favorite things we’ve ever done,” the two artists shared. The 12-track album leans deeply into connection, vulnerability, and reflection. Throughout the project, Hastings and King…
